A road trip through California and Arizona, part 1
Thanksgiving this year included a 2,575-mile road trip, 21 relatives, two states, eight motels and a wide array of restaurants, both great and not so great.
My wife Sarah and I left Watsonville on Highway 129 to Highway 152 in Gilroy for breakfast in Casa...
From Our Archives: Overturned
A crowd gathers around a vehicle crash at Larken Road and the freeway on Sept. 4, 1954. (Sam Vestal/Pajaronian file)
From our Archives: Groundbreaker
These folks gather for a groundbreaking ceremony on July 20, 1954, for the Westview Presbyterian Church in Watsonville.
From Our Archives: Labor Camp
Barracks begin to take shape at the Gondo Labor Camp near Hecker Pass Road in 1955. Built on the land of Eugene Gondo, the camp would eventually open its doors to more than 500 Mexican field workers. (Sam Vestal/Pajaronian file)
From Our Archives: Holiday Prep
Members of Native Daughters prepare for a Christmas party in Watsonville on Oct. 26, 1959. (Sam Vestal/Pajaronian file)
From Our Archives: School Fundraiser
Students in the eighth grade class at Hall District School pose for a photo as they prepare for a fundraiser for youth services on June 6, 1955.
From Our Archives: United Crusade
Members of the United Crusade pose for a group photo as they prepare for a fundraiser to youth services on Oct. 8, 1955. (Sam Vestal/Pajaronian file)
From Our Archives: Meet and Greet
Girl Scouts pay a visit to the Soroptimist International of Watsonville on April 23, 1956. (Sam Vestal/Pajaronian file)
From our archives: Funds drive
Members of Native Daughters prepare for a holiday event on Oct. 26, 1959 in Watsonville. (Sam Vestal/Pajaronian file)
Aptos wins first-ever CCS championship in school history | Boys soccer
The Aptos High boys’ soccer team went on an unprecedented postseason run during the 2025-26 winter season.
It began with bringing home the program’s first-ever...
